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Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Inside the Development of a Jazz Musician (feat. Chris Davis)

Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

Music Commentary, Jazz, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Saxophone, Jazz Theory, Jazz Bass, Jazz Piano, Education, Music, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Solo, Jazz Standards, Jazz Trumpet, How To

4.8536 Ratings

🗓️ 6 November 2017

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to episode 87 of the LJS Podcast where today we are joined by special guest jazz trumpeter Chris Davis to talk all about his development into the jazz musician he is today. Chris talks about the stuff he practiced during his formidable years and some excellent lessons we can learn from his story. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first mo...

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0:00.0

This episode is sponsored by the Learned Jazz Standards Inner Circle.

0:03.8

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0:08.5

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0:13.0

With monthly jazz standards studies, a library of powerful courses, and a vibrant community

0:17.3

of like-minded musicians, you're guaranteed to improve your playing every

0:21.7

single month.

0:23.1

Podcast listeners can get 50% off their first month when you go to LJSinnerCircle.com.

0:29.5

That's LJSinnerCircle.com or find the link in the show notes.

0:34.8

Now, on to today's episode.

0:36.3

This is the Learned Jazz Standards podcast,

0:38.4

episode 87. Welcome to the LJS podcast, where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews,

0:46.7

stories, and advice for becoming a better jazz musician. And now your host. He's a jazz musician,

0:53.4

author, and entrepreneur, Brent Bartstra.

0:57.7

All right, what's up everybody?

0:59.1

My name is Brent.

1:00.2

I am the jazz musician behind the website, learn jazz standards.com,

1:04.5

which is a blog and a podcast, all geared towards helping you become a better jazz musician.

1:10.3

I'm really excited you're here and welcome to another episode of the LJS podcast.

1:15.5

And welcome if you are a first time listener to the show

1:18.3

or if you're a returning listener, someone who listens regularly,

1:21.3

I want to especially thank you for hanging out with me.

1:24.0

And in return, I have a very value-packed episode for you today. I have on the show

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